Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge

Bristol Rovers host Cambridge in this EFL Cup match at Memorial Stadium, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Wednesday 13 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting U's to Cover the Line

Cambridge +0.25 at 1.80 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Bristol Rovers, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

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Each Team Lost Previous Clash

Bristol Rovers were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood. Fleetwood Town claimed a 2-1 League Two win.

Cambridge United were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at County Ground. Swindon Town claimed a 3-2 League Two victory.

Confirmed Lineups

Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Luke Southwood (GK), Jack Sparkes, Clinton Mola, Alfie Kilgour, Macauley Southam-Hales, Kamil Conteh, Isaac Hutchinson, Ryan Howley, Ruel Sotiriou, Ellis Harrison, Luke Thomas.

Cambridge confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood (GK), James Gibbons, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Zak Bradshaw, Shane McLoughlin, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Liam Bennett, Elias Kachunga, Sullay Kaikai, Louis Appere.

Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Cambridge +0.25 at 1.80 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this EFL Cup clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest EFL Cup team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge EFL Cup & league stats:

• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rovers in 3 consecutive games.

Cambridge +0.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 55.6% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rovers 0 - 1 Cambridge

Cambridge are available at 9.00 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Rovers Win

With an approximate 47% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their 2.14 betting odds for Bristol Rovers triumphing in this EFL Cup encounter. Cambridge United are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at 3.20.

Should you want to back Rovers to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is 1.55 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Cambridge have been chalked up at 2.25.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get 1.73 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Bristol Rovers Stats

Cambridge Stats

Full-Time Result

• 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge Lineups & Team News

Check the Rovers vs Cambridge team news before you place your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup along with up-to-date injury news.